Powell, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Powell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Powell and Navarro County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Navarro County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 1,025 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Navarro County compares with Texas
Navarro County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Navarro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Navarro County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Navarro County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Navarro County at a glance: 6.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks in Navarro County since 2015: 552 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Powell since 2015, this page uses Navarro County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Powell is I-45, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Bus-I 45F (2), SR-31 (2) and US-287 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Powell fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 6.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Navarro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 5 |
| Bus-I 45F | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| US-287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Navarro County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 58 |
| Sh 31 | 12 |
| S 238 Ih 45 Hwy | 6 |
| W 3600 7Th Ave | 4 |
| Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 237 Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 3000 Business 45 | 3 |
| S 239 45 Hwy | 3 |
Powell at a glance
| Population | 111 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75153) | $93,708 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Navarro County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 74 | +48% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 73 | -1% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 85 | +16% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Powell
How many truck crashes happen in Powell?
1,025 truck crashes have been reported in Navarro County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 552 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Powell?
Since 2015, I-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Powell: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Powell?
March has the most truck crashes in Navarro County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Powell?
Since 2015, Navarro County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Powell compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 153.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Navarro County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Powell?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.